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This article is about the province. For its capital city, see Tarlac City. For other uses, see Tarlac
(disambiguation).

Tarlac (Kapampangan: Lalauígan ning Tarlac; Pangasinan: Luyag na Tarlac; Ilokano: Probinsia ti
Tarlac; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Tarlac) is a landlocked province located in the Central
Luzon region of the Philippines. It is bounded on the north by the province of Pangasinan, Nueva
Ecija on the east, Zambales on the west and Pampanga in the south. The province comprises three
congressional districts and is subdivided into 17 municipalities and one city, Tarlac City, which is the
provincial capital.
The province is situated in the heartland of Luzon, in what is known as the Central Plain also
spanning the neighbouring provinces of Pampanga, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. Tarlac
covers a total land area of 3,053.45 km2 (305,345 ha).
Early in history, what came to be known as Valenzuela Ranch today was once a thickly-forested
area, peopled by roving tribes of nomadic Aetas who are said to be the aboriginal settlers of the
Philippines, and for a lengthy period, it was the remaining hinterland of Luzon's Central Plains.
Today, Tarlac is the most multi-cultural of the provinces in the region for having a mixture of four
distinct ethnic groups: the Kapampangans, the Pangasinans, the Ilocanos and the Tagalogs. It is
also known for its fine food and vast sugar and rice plantations in Central Luzon.[4]

Geography[edit]
The landlocked province is situated at the center of the central plains of Luzon, landlocked by four
provinces: Pampanga on the south, Nueva Ecija on the east, Pangasinan on the north,
and Zambales on the west. The province covers a total area of 3,053.60 square kilometres
(1,179.00 sq mi)[6]. Approximately 75% of the province is plains while the rest is hilly to slightly
mountainous.

Eastern Tarlac is a plain, while Western Tarlac is hilly to slightly mountainous. Because of this, the
province includes a large portion of mountains like Mt. Telakawa (Straw Hat Mountain), located
at Capas, Tarlac. Mt. Bueno, Mt. Mor-Asia and Mt. Canouman are located also in Capas as well as
Mt. Dalin. The other mountains are Mt. Dueg and Mt. Maasin, found in the municipality of San
Clemente. Also noted are Mt. Damas of Camiling. A portion of Mount Pinatubo (whose summit crater
rests in neighbouring Zambales) also rests in Bamban and Capas. The whole of Mayantoc and San
Jose are mountainous so it is suitable for the highest natural resources and forest products in the
province such as coal, iron, copper, temperate-climate fruits and vegetables, fire logs, sand, rocks
and forest animals such as wild boar and deer. The main water sources for agriculture include
the Tarlac River at Tarlac City, the Lucong and Parua rivers in Concepcion, Sacobia-Bamban River
in Bamban and the Rio Chico in La Paz.

Tarlac City, officially the City of Tarlac, (Kapampangan: Lakanbalen ning

Tarlac; Pangasinan: Siyudad na Tarlac; Ilokano: Siudad ti Tarlac; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Tarlac; Central
Bicolano: Ciudad nin Tarlac; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Tarlac; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Tarlac), is a 1st
class city and capital of the provinceof Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of
342,493 people.[3]
The city was proclaimed as a Highly Urbanized City under the former President and now Speaker Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo, but the decision was opposed by the provincial government.
GEOGRAPHY
The city is situated at the centre of the province of Tarlac, along the Tarlac River. To its north is Gerona and Santa
Ignacia, west is San Jose, south is Capas and Concepcion and eastern boundaries are Victoria and La Paz. Tarlac
City is located about 63 kilometres (39 mi) from the regional center San Fernando, Pampanga, and 125 kilometres
(78 mi) from Manila.
Tarlac City is approximately 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level on some parts but reaching even 50 metres (160 ft) on
large western portions. Tarlac City was historically a part of what is now Porac, Pampanga. Parts of Tarlac City are
claimed to be among the few portions of land in the province which was not created by ancient eruptions from Mount
Pinatubo.
DEMOGRAPHICS

In the 2015 census, the population of Tarlac City was 342,493 people, [3] with a density of 1,200 inhabitants per square
kilometre or 3,100 inhabitants per square mile.

TRANSPORTATION

Tarlac City is the usual bus stop for commuters traveling from the South to the Ilocos Region and Cordillera
provinces. Bus companies that take a route through the city include Pangasinan Solid North Transit, Inc., Dagupan
Bus Company, Philippine Rabbit, Victory Liner, Five Star, First North Luzon Transit, Cisco, Genesis, Santrans, Viron
Transit, Partas, and many others. Many of the bus companies' rest stops can be found along MacArthur Highway
including Siesta and Motorway.
The MacArthur Highway goes from the southern to the northern end of the city. There are a series of roads leading
to Zambales and Pangasinan as well as Baguio City. Most buses passing through the town of Camiling onwards to
Pangasinan usually take the Romulo Highway which forks from MacArthur Highway along Brgy. San Roque.
Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) connects with Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) within the
capital of the province. The 2 expressways serves as an alternate route for motorists going to the other parts of
Northern Luzon area such as Pangasinan, La Union and Baguio while in the Marcos Highway via TPLEX and Kennon
Road from McArthur Highway.
In the future, SCTEx and TPLEx connects with the proposed Central Luzon Link Expressway. CLLEx serves as a
future alternate route of motorists from Tarlac to Nueva Ecija and Cagayan Valley region.

THE CABECERA OF THE PROVINCE AS COMPONENT CITY

Because this heartland was endowed with natural resources, the community rapidly grew with
settlers coming from nearby provinces. Due to its location and vast agricultural lands, it literally
became the center of trade in the Province. It also has crossroads to the different provinces in
the North, South, East and West.
Investors started to flock in, as centuries passed, and became progressive especially when
expressways were built in its peripheries.

The October 2000 survey conducted by the NSO within the City of Tarlac states that out of the
164,000 household population aged 15 years old and above, 60.37% are in the labor force,
while 39.63% are not. Out of those in the labor force, 54.88% are employed, while 5.49% are
unemployed, having a 90.50% employment rate and 9.50% unemployment with a visible
underemployment rate of 0.70%. Fifty percent (50%) of the 90,000 household populations are
mostly employed in the service industry, while 34.44% are in various industries and 15.56% are
in the agricultural industry.
Matatalaib
City of TarlacProvince of Tarlac
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Luzon
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Tarlac
City Tarlac City
Postal code 2300
Population (2015) 24,140
Philippine major island(s)Luzon
Coordinates 15.5047, 120.6050
Matatalaib is a barangay in Tarlac City, in the province of Tarlac. Its
population as determined by the 2015 Census was 24,140. This represented
7.05% of the total population of Tarlac City.

Demographics

Population by age group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Matatalaib is 5 to 9,
with 2,493 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over,
with 141 individuals.
details

Historical population

The population of Matatalaib grew from 12,808 in 1990 to 24,140 in 2015, an increase of 11,332
people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.58%, or an increase
of 3,023 people, from the previous population of 21,117 in 2010.
Census date Population Growth rate

1990 May 1 12,808 –

1995 Sep 1 13,892 1.53%

2000 May 1 16,299 3.49%

2007 Aug 1 20,309 3.08%

 Census date Population Growth rate

2010 May 1 21,117 1.43%

2015 Aug 1 24,140 2.58%

PopulationGrowth Rate

Location

Matatalaib is situated at approximately 15.5047, 120.6050, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at

these coordinates is estimated at 39.2 meters or 128.6 feet above mean sea level.

Barangay: Matatalaib
City: Tarlac
Province: Tarlac

Matatalaib is the most populated barangay in the City of Tarlac, having a registered population of
21,117 people in the 2010 Census.

Matatalaib Road, San Bartolomeo in Galdo (Mangga Dos), Tarlac City

On this page you can find a location map as well as a list of places and services available around
Matatalaib Road: Hotels, restaurants, sports facilities, educational centers, ATMs, supermarkets, gas
stations and more.
Bataan (/bɑːtɑːˈɑːn/; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Bataan; Kapampangan: Lalauígan ning Bataan)
is a province situated in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Its capital is the City of Balanga.
Occupying the entire Bataan Peninsula on Luzon, Bataan is bordered by the provinces
of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The peninsula faces the South China Sea to the west
and Subic Bay to the north-west, and encloses Manila Bay to the east.
The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers
before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. The Bataan Death
March was named after the province, where the infamous march started.

Geography[edit]
The province has an area of 1,372.98 square kilometres (530.11 sq mi),[5] and covers the
entire Bataan Peninsula, a rocky extension of the Zambales Mountains jutting out into the South
China Sea, enclosing the Manila Bay. At the northern portion of the peninsula is Mount
Natib (elevation 1,253 metres (4,111 ft)) and its surrounding mountains, separated from Mount
Samat and the Mariveles Mountains in the south by a pass.[4]
A narrow coastline plain characterizes the eastern portion of the province, while the western coast
features many ridges, cliffs and headlands.[4]

BALANGA CITY, BATAAN

HISTORY

Balanga, officially the City of Balanga (Tagalog: Lungsod ng Balanga; Kapampangan: Lakanbalen ning Balanga) is a 4th
class city and the capital city of the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 96,061
people.

Balanga City is primarily a residential-agricultural city, with a rapidly growing commercial sector. It has a total land area of 11,163
hectares (8.13% of Bataan). It borders Pilar to the south, Abucay to the north, Morong to the west, and Manila Bay to the east.

Balanga was made its capital by General Pedro Manuel Arandia due to its favorable location, at the heart of the new territorial
jurisdiction.

The city has extended its urban fringe to the west of Roman Superhighway and a new growth center in Barangay Tuyo has been
delineated in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. During the past years, the city saw a high record of residential growth.
Consequently, with the expansion of the physical limits of the urban core, as well as the expected large increases in population, and
the city's attractiveness to commercial and employment activities, the City Government of Balanga decided to undertake a Master
Planning exercise and to propose various developmental projects that would establish Balanga as a well-planned community with
quality and character that is innovative and special, although this is currently hindered by an unreliable electricity supply.[5]

ADMINISTRATION
The City administration envisions the City of Balanga as U-Town, a World Class University Town in 2020 (City Ordinance No. 21,
Series of 2008, "Declaring the eighty point forty-two (80.42) hectares at the city's central district as University Town in the City of
Balanga, Bataan").[11]
Balanga listed a 'Record-Breaking' P6B Investments In 2012. Balanga City won the 1st Robredo ICT Awards. [12]

TY OF BALANGA
BRIEF HISTORY
Legend
It is said that the name “Balanga” was derived from a kind of pot used for cooking or fetching water. This cooking pot is made of
special clay and it is locally known as “banga” or “balanga”. During the Spanish occupation people of this community often use this
pot for fetching water and the Spaniards would ask what they call it, and they would answer, “Banga”. The Spaniards would repeat
the word until they adopt the name of the community. From then on this place was called Balanga.

Background

Balanga, the capital town of Bataan, was formerly a visita of Abucay before it was established as a mission of the Dominican Order
in the Provincial Chapter on April 21, 1714 and later declared a vicariate on April 18, 1739, under the patronage of Saint Joseph.

Balanga is bounded on the north by Abucay; on the east by Manila Bay; on the west by the mountains of Bagac and Morong; and on
the south by Pilar, that is separated from it only by the river Talisay, which starts in the mountains of Mariveles and travels from the
southwest to the northeast direction. The town is situated on a low plain and during the rainy season.

Despite the ravages of fire, balanga has many large structures. One of the oldest provincial government buildings in the archipelago
is found in this town. It was erected in 1729.

PRESENT
Balanga is one of the richest towns in Bataan. Agriculture has always been its chief industry. Fishing also provides a steady source
of income, especially for those who lived in barrios near the sea or near the rivers Ogon or Talisay. And this is especially true for
Sibacan and Puerto Rivas.

Different establishments have then set up their businesses here. Now, Balanga which will be the host of Arellano Law School is a
booming municipality being the center of trade and industry, and the seat of government in Bataan.

F A S T F A C T S

Balanga is located 124 kms. Away from Manila and can be reached via 2 major roads – the National Road and roman
Superhighway. It can also be reached through the Orion Port via ferry service followed by a 15-minute drive from Orion to Balanga.

Balanga is the capital of Bataan and covers an area of 16,560 hectares and the third largest municipality in the province with 23
barangays.

The town has a total population of 60,760 as of 1995. the municipality has an employment rate of 86.21%

Balanga’s resources are mostly agricultural in nature like palay production, sugarcane, corn, coconut, fruits and vegetables, and fish
products like milkfish, tilapia, shrimps, prawns, crabs, oysters, and other shelled seafood.

U T I L I T I E S A N D A M E N I T I E S
Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) supplies electricity to the whole of Balanga.

Telecommunication facilities are made available by the local exchange of the PLDT and DIGITEL whose lines extend to Abucay in
the North and Pilar, Orion, Limay in South. Water is supplied by the Balanga Water District.

Postal and telegraph services are provided by the Philippine Telegraph and Telephone (PT & T), Radio Communications
Philippines, Inc. (RCPI), Telefast, DHL, JRS, and LBC.

A total of 15 banks are operating in Balanga, 19 hospitals/clinics, 19 dental laboratories, 3 hotels and 17 restaurants, 4 resorts, and
15 recreational facilities.

I N V E S T M E N T O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Accessibility and strategic location makes Balanga a potential haven for future inverstors. Existing ecozones and industrial estates
surrounding the town compliments itsbid to become one of the industrial areas in the region. It also serves as a catch basin for
industrial growth areas in the province due to its vast resources and services.

Barangay Tuyo is the first barangay here in balanga that you’ll crossed by when you ahead in
Northern or Manila and neighboring area to Balanga city proper.

Our barangay came from a small community during the Spaniards and now a fully extensive
community comprising district and subdivision. Our residence came from different places, like
ILOCANDIA, PAMPANGA, VISAYA, BIKOL, PANGASINAN and other places.

Tuyo
City of BalangaProvince of Bataan
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Luzon
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bataan
City Balanga
Postal code 2100
Population (2015) 10,106
Philippine major island(s)Luzon
Coordinates 14.6875, 120.5013
Tuyo is a barangay in the city of Balanga, in the province of Bataan. Its
population as determined by the 2015 Census was 10,106. This represented
10.52% of the total population of Balanga.

Demographics

Population by age group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuyo is 10 to 14,
with 1,052 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over,
with 61 individuals.
details

Historical population

The population of Tuyo grew from 2,611 in 1990 to 10,106 in 2015, an increase of 7,495 people.
The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 1,102
people, from the previous population of 9,004 in 2010.
Census date Population Growth rate

1990 May 1 2,611 –

1995 Sep 1 3,337 4.70%

2000 May 1 5,097 9.51%

2007 Aug 1 6,764 3.98%

2010 May 1 9,004 10.97%

2015 Aug 1 10,106 2.22%

PopulationGrowth Rate

Location

Tuyo is situated at approximately 14.6875, 120.5013, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these
coordinates is estimated at 79.8 meters or 261.8 feet above mean sea level.

A. Total Land Area= 17.7865 SQ. KM.

 B. Major Source of Livelihood= Farming
C. Total Population= (source- NSO May 1,2010)
D. Total No. of Household= 1283 (source- CBMS 2008)
E. Total No. of Voters= 3646
Male= 1719
Female= 1927
F. Telecommunication Provider: PLDT/DIGITEL
G. Power Supply Provider: PENELCO
Total HH w/ Access to Electricity: 1231 (Excluding Commercial and Industrial)
H. Transportation
I. Water Supply

Tenejero
City of BalangaProvince of Bataan
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Luzon
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bataan
City Balanga
Postal code 2100
Population (2015) 10,964
Philippine major island(s)Luzon
Coordinates 14.6776, 120.5284
Tenejero is a barangay in the city of Balanga, in the province of Bataan. Its
population as determined by the 2015 Census was 10,964. This represented
11.41% of the total population of Balanga.

Demographics

Population by age group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tenejero is 25 to 29,
with 1,089 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 49
individuals.
details

Historical population
The population of Tenejero grew from 4,690 in 1990 to 10,964 in 2015, an increase of 6,274
people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.41%, or an increase
of 1,290 people, from the previous population of 9,674 in 2010.
Census date Population Growth rate

1990 May 1 4,690 –

1995 Sep 1 6,382 5.94%

2000 May 1 7,947 4.81%

2007 Aug 1 8,632 1.15%

2010 May 1 9,674 4.24%

2015 Aug 1 10,964 2.41%

PopulationGrowth Rate

Location

Tenejero is situated at approximately 14.6776, 120.5284, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at

these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.

BARANGAY TENEJERO
The barangay is located to the northwest of the City of Balanga, one kilometer away
from Poblacion to the plaza of the village. It trails the way out of the city to the Roman
Expressway.

As another barangay, the countryside and was once Tenejero garden owned by some
rich people in Balanga. The former residents have only worked in the field.

Right now, the Tenejero is one of the biggest barangays in Balanga City. Many
establishments are located throughout the village. Within the area can be found the
different branches of government such as the Bataan General Hospital, Bataan Provincial
Health Center, Bataan Theraphy Clinic, Elizabeth Bodega, Bodega San Miguel, Campo
Tolentino, Lou-is Restaurant, Chowking, Beanery, Shell Gas Station and Jollibee Drive
Through. On the west side is located the Philippine National Red Cross, county Library and
the Bureau of Public Highways. To the adjacent section is the Capitol Compound, different
offices such as ENRO, Bataan People’s Center, county Rewards, Department of Internal and
Local Government (DILG), DSWD, PEO, Assessor’s Office, Register of Deeds and the Town
Hall are located. In here can also be found Microcity Computer College, a private school and
Bataan Peninsula State University for higher levels of education. TESDA is also included to
provide additional knowledge to students wishing to develop their technical knowledge. We
also have the Elementary School and two Daycare Centers for children who want to discover
their knowledge at an early age before finally entering elementary school.
  Legal Basis of the Establishment of Barangay : July 06, 1049
 Date of the Establishment of the Barangay (Ratification/Plebiscite):
 Number of Registered Voters : 5,866
 Number of Precinct : 19

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

 Geographical Location

Barangay Tenejero is approximately one kilometer from the town of Balanga City. It is
surrounded by the following barangay:

North: Barangay Camacho

South: Barangay San Jose

East: Barangay Ibayo

West: Barangay Bagong Silang

 Type/Classification of Barangay: _ Rural X Urban

 Total Land Area: 426.05 hectares

Residential: 218 hectares

Agriculture: 84 hectares

Commercial: 99.05 hectares

Others: 25 hectares

DEMOGRAPHICS

 Population: 9,565

No. of Males: 3,622 (15 years old & above)

 No. of Females: 2,277 (15 years old & above)

 No. of Families: 2,112

 No. of Households: 2,188

 Primary Religion:

 Roman Catholic (75%)

 Iglesia Ni Cristo (10%)
 Protestants (1 %)
 Baptist (1 %)
 Jehova’s Witnesses (5 %)
 Islam (0 %)
 Others (8 %)

PRIMARY FACILITIES

 Electricity: Electric Cooperative

o Number of Families that uses Electricity: 100%

 Water System
o Number of Families using Water System: 100%

 Communication: Telephone, Cellphones

 Transportation: Jeeps, Tricycles, Private Vehicles

 History of Brgy. Tenejero

 An enthusiastic greeting from the council of our developing Barangay Tenejero.

A huge honor to be your humble servant as I become the chief of the town and be the father of

Historically, the word Tenejero came from Spanish word Tinajero which means the jar manufacturer/ Tinaja-jar. This is one of the
features of Tenejero, because it is the only place that makes home furnishings such as pots, pitchers and jars made of clay, molded by
hand and baked in the oven in previous times. Here in the place first developed the business in producing pitchers and jars that lasted
until Americans arrived and only ceased when iron and aluminium cook wares were introduced. Because of this, the pitcher on
Tenejero pot is gradually lost. So then, however, the Tenejero was the original manufacturer of the jar. Jar, which is now known as the
symbol of City of Balanga.

Now, the Barangay Tenejero continues its development, and it is through the early village people led up to the present. It is also the
first village in Balanga City identified as the most enthusiastic in implementing Barangay Law System in the Philippines. In fact,
Barangay Tenejero dubbed as Hall of Famer for being the winner for three consecutive years as the best Lupong Tagapamayapa from
2004-2006.

From then until the present, Barangay Tenejero continues the unremitting implementation of good work. An important foundation that
will not lose in the memories of anyone who once was identified and admired in our village as the best implementation of peace,
tranquility and order in our premises.
Barangay Tenejero. Like others who want to help the community through service, I also desire
the success of each goal and dream for a prosperous, secure and tranquil barangay, above all,
having people with heart, discipline and fear of the Lord. The only means to give in return this
overwhelming trust is loyal service and continues implementation of the better service to our
barangay full of laden hope to fulfill the desire for further development and prosperous future.

I also wish the continuous support, not only with the barangay council, but to all the citizens
we serve. Because no matter how beautiful this dream, if there’s no general unity, this dream
cannot be achieved.

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Manahan St., Tenejero, Balanga City

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